How to Introduce Your New Man to Your Girlfriends
Starting a new relationship is always exciting. The butterflies, the warm, fuzzy feelings and the general happiness that goes with being in love is something out of this world.
While you may think the best of your new love, and believe he or she is ‘the one’, there is always one obstacle any new love interest has to endure before receiving that stamp of approval: the introduction to the girlfriends or close friends.
Anyone who has ever been introduced to their new girlfriend or boyfriend’s friends can tell you the same thing; it is nerve-wracking as hell.
It’s also quite a thing for the partner. You have to somehow convince your friends that this guy or girl is the one for you, and that they deserve you in all your shining glory.
That is not always an easy task, as your friends will probably think no one is good enough for you!
Luckily, there are simple ways of making your friends love your new partner just as much as you do.
Here are some tips on getting your friends to welcome your new love into the inner circle.
- Don’t bring him to a pre-planned ‘friends only’ event
If you have made plans with your friends in advance to meet up for lunch or after-work drinks, it’s not the best idea to string your new partner along to the event.
Even if you inform your friends beforehand, rather stick to the ‘friends only’ event, and arrange for a new, special occasion to introduce your partner to the crowd.
This way, they won’t feel that he or she is intruding, and your partner won’t feel left-out or that they’re intruding either.
- Don’t be all over him in front of your friends
The one thing that is at the top of the ‘don’t’ list, is to be all over your new partner in front of your friends.
Sure, you’re in love and you can’t seem to keep your hands off of each other, but no one else – especially your close friends – wants to see that.
A sweet, shy kiss every now and then is totally acceptable, but don’t let things get too hot and heavy in front of company.
- Include him in the conversation
We all know how easy it is to get carried away in a conversation with your friends, especially if you’re a close group of friends.
When your new partner is with you, rather stay away from super personal conversations, and make sure to include him or her in your conversation. Ask questions about your partner and steer the conversation in a way that your friends will get to know him or her better.
- Don’t get jealous
You are introducing your friends to your partner, and you naturally want them to get along, so don’t get jealous if he or she speaks to your friends.
It’s a good sign when your partner can hold their own with your friends, showing that they have confidence in themselves. Show that you have confidence in your relationship by letting them be.
It’s never that easy introducing someone new to a tight group of friends, but if you relax, and let things happen naturally, you’ll all be best buds in no time!
